Editors Salary in Virginia
Editors in Virginia earn a median of $80,590 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,590
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($77,920)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,720
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760; the top 10% earn over $144,810. Nationally the range is $41,250 to $153,700.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Writers and Authors$85,000 median in Virginia
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$62,140 median in Virginia
- Public Relations Specialists$80,380 median in Virginia
- Producers and Directors$65,900 median in Virginia
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$148,400 median in Virginia
- Art Directors$101,150 median in Virginia
Editors pay in Virginia
How much do editors make in Virginia?
The median is $80,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760 and the top 10% earn over $144,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for editors?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 50 (+3% vs. the national median of $77,920). Living costs are not included.